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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 291.45 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 291.45 and 72.54 is: 108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 291.45 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/291.45 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 291.45 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 21,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,141.78/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.83

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